Flowers at Pause Dream Enjoy

Happy Wednesday! 

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy begins today. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Flowers ~

My first thought was April showers bring May flowers. Our April was quite dry and May has been super wet, but my flowers are blooming. I just wish I could be outside more to enjoy them.

Here is my Design Team project...

I pulled out my Rubbernecker Stamps ~ Flower Group #922 and new Caribbean Brights Color Burst powders (Fuschia and Orchid) to create this trio. The cardstock is by MFT ~ Razzle Berry and Grape Jelly and the watercolor paper is by Canson. It is not my favorite because it is not pure white, but it is thick and works well.

The MFT Stitched Rectangle Frame gives the card a more elegant, finished look. The MKC butterfly was cut on my Cameo. The stamped sentiment is from MFT ~ Tickled Pink set.

Other Challenges:

Cuttlebug Mania ~ Butterflies/Birds

Allsorts ~ Insects (Butterflies)

Crafting From the Heart ~ Anything Goes 

City Crafter Ch ~ Watercolor Flowers

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Flowers" challenge. Be sure to check out the other DT projects.

If you like what you see, please become a follower. Leave me your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been making! Since I am off for summer vacation, I have plenty of time to visit. 

Sending a Butterfly Thank You

Happy Sunday Everyone,

It's been raining most of the day, so I didn't get my 3 1/2 mile walk in this morning but I was able to finish this set of thank you cards. We also went to the movies to see Deadpool 2 before Kels went back to college. If you don't mind cursing...it is a funny movie. Of course, anything with Ryan Reynolds is good to watch...even if it is Green Lantern.

I used my Color Burst powders on watercolor paper and butterfly 8 from Rubbernecker Stamps to create this bundle. I like that the colors and designs are always different. It is all in the way the colors blend after you spritz a bit of water. 

All the stitched rectangle dies, zigzags squares, fishtails, and the wonky oval are by My Favorite Things. The larger "Thank You" stamped sentiment was a free gift from a magazine subscription and the small "Kind Thanks" is from Jaded Blossom.

I watched another video and it talked about blurring parts of your photo. I guess I got it, but I didn't really try. Now I need to figure out the wide screen feature and how to change the focus squares. I shall keep experimenting!

Summer vacation starts at the end of the week. I know the students are SUPER excited.

Have a great week,

Georgiana 

Kind Thanks with a Trio of Flowers

Hello! 

I finally finished these cards that I started last night and love how they all turned out. I wanted to use my Rubbernecker flower stamp (#922) with some (Ken Oliver) ColorBurst powders along with my new MFT Stitched Oval Frame die. I got a bit carried away and made four of them. Although I only used three different colors each one is so unique. 

First, I covered the base stamp with Rangers Tumbled Glass ink. Then I used my waterbrush to add a little water. I dabbed some Alizarin Crimson and Ultramarine Blue Colorburst onto different areas of the stamp. A little spritz with the mini mister and then I pressed the stamp onto watercolor paper. Let it dry or use heat gun to speed up the process. There is an excellent video on Rubbernecker Stamps if you are interested in trying. The final step was to use the second stamp for the flower outline.

I was attempting to make red, white and blue flowers but when you blend ink colors you never know what you will get (it is actually a nice surprise). My crimson looks more pink, but that worked out perfectly. I used pink for the oval stitched die, the card base, the dainty bow, and the enamel dots. I used a turquoise blue for the other two cards.

The "Kind Thanks" sentiment is by Jaded Blossom. I used a MFT die to cut the banner.

The pattern paper is Lawn Fawn ~ Perfectly Plaid.

Each background paper was cut with MFT Blueprints 15 stitched rectangle die.

 Challenges:

Little Red Wagon ~ Three of a Kind (flowers and gems)

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes

DL.Art ~ Thank You

 CAS on Friday ~ Flowers

Not sure what the hubby wants to do tomorrow, but I know I need some time to finish another project I started. He mentioned going shopping for some new clothes for the cruise or maybe going to the movies. It doesn't really matter to me...I just like spending time together. : )

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend...whether it is only a day or an extended one because of the US Independence holiday.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

It's Your Wedding Day at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for ALL the kind words in regards to the camera. I was thinking about asking for a new one for my birthday or Christmas, but I am going to wait and see what happens. Especially after going to the dentist this morning and unexpectedly being told I need a crown (that is better than a root canal). Good thing we have dental insurance, which will cover some of it (of course, that cuts into my crafty spending ~ bummer).

 The new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva starts today.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Wedding or Anniversary ~

Here is my Design Team project...

This is the photo I was trying to get a better picture of because I wanted to show the bright white and vellum with the silver. Just try to use your imagination!  I cut the My Favorite Things Blueprints 20 and the Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frame with my Cuttlebug.

The "Amanda" bride is by Rubbernecker Stamps, It was one I picked up at the Scrapbook Expo (it is on sale for 50% 0ff if you are interested). I also thought you might be able to add just a splash of pink or red watercolor to the bouquet, but I decided to save that for next time.

I found the congratulations stamp in my stash...it is an oldie by Inkadinkadoo. I really like the font. A couple pearls were added in each corner.

I hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Wedding or Anniversary" challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team projects.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Wedding Challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Miss Kate Cuttables Fans,

It is Monday night and I am getting up early in the morning since my daughter is having knee surgery. Hopefully the orthopeadic surgeon will find out what is causing her pain and this will alleviate the problem (in one knee). She will be out of commission for a few weeks, but then should be able to get around again. If they discover what is wrong and determine it to be beneficial, then we will have to plan for the other knee possibly during Winter Break. 

The new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables starts tonight, and remember there is a free file every day! Hopefully you will be able to join us during the next two weeks with your own creation.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Weddings ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I have always adored the antique cars driving away after the reception and the bride and groom waving as they leave. That is why I chose this MKC file ~ Just Married.

I added a Freehand Border and a French Script background by Rubbernecker Stamps and a few black gems.

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Wedding" challenge. The other design team members were quite creative this month! Be sure to check out ALL the variety! 

Stay Creative,
Georgiana